Seeking Volunteers to Serve on City Boards

Sept. 30, 2026 –The Mandan City Commission will soon consider appointments beginning in 2027 for positions and seats on boards that assist with city governance and community development. Applications are being sought for 12 positions on eight different boards or committees.

Interested individuals can apply online at cityofmandan.com/boardapplication for their desired appointment. Members of the business community and residents are encouraged to apply by Oct. 31 or until positions are filled.

Airport Authority. One position with a five-year term ending in 2031. Members of the local business community and residents are eligible to serve. A knowledge of aviation is helpful but not required. Provides input on planning, maintenance and management of the Mandan Regional Airport – Lawler Field. Meetings are typically held six to nine times a year, normally at noon on Mondays at the airport.   

Architectural Review Commission. One position with a three-year term expiring Dec. 31, 2029. Appointees are to be residents of the city, business owners/operators in the city, or owners of property within the city. Expertise in the design and construction industries, engineering or related professions is helpful. Architecture Review Commission consideration and approval is required before any commercial building is constructed or its exterior is altered. Meetings are typically on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 1 p.m.

Civil Service Commission. A position for a five-year term through 2031 is available. Makes recommendations regarding City personnel regulations and benefits, investigates any complaints related to administration of the civil service system and hears appeals on disciplinary matters. Meetings are only held as needed and thus infrequent.

Community Beautification Committee. One position with a term ending in 2029. Residents or representatives of businesses that own property in the City of Mandan. Helps formulate and coordinate programs, projects and policies that enhance the aesthetic appearance of the community. Meets three times a year on the second Thursday of January, March and September at 7:30 a.m.

Growth Fund. Four positions with three-year terms expiring in 2029. Members may be representatives of the business community through ownership or employment with a Mandan business or Mandan residents. Makes recommendations to City Commission related to applications for assistance to businesses desiring to expand or locate in the Mandan area. Meets as needed depending on applications for incentive or assistance programs.

Parking Authority. One, five-year term expiring in 2031, and one vacancy with a term expiring in 2029. The representative must be a downtown business owner or representative. The committee is responsible for monitoring the status of parking availability and providing input to the City Commission, Police Department, Public Works and other City departments regarding enforcement, signing, maintenance and rental fees. The committee also helps develop solutions to parking issues that promote customer access to businesses. It meets as needed.

Planning & Zoning Commission. Two at-large positions, one with a five-year term expiring in 2031, and one at-large vacancy through 2030. Must be residents living within city limits. Considers plats, zone changes, annexations, development plans and other planning related issues. Meetings are held the fourth Monday of the month at 5:30 p.m.  

Renaissance Zone Committee. A three-year term ending in 2029 representing the private sector. Representatives may be members of the business community through ownership or employment with a Mandan business or Mandan residents. Makes recommendations regarding applications for property and state income tax exemptions for qualified investment in the purchase, rehabilitation, new construction and lease of commercial and residential properties in a 35-block area of downtown plus a non-contiguous area along Memorial Highway (the 2300-2500 blocks) in accordance with state and local regulations. Meets as needed to consider applications. 

For committee rosters and descriptions for City of Mandan volunteer advisory positions, visit cityofmandan.com/boards.